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Easy Vegan Chili Recipe

Easy Vegan Chili Recipe by Fast Dinner Idea

About ten ingredients, one pot, and a little patience. That's all it takes to make this easy vegan chili recipe. It’s a full-bodied mix of beans, veggies, and spices that builds deep flavor as it simmers. I’ve made this countless times during the winter because it fills the kitchen with that slow-cooked, cozy smell that everyone loves.
If you want a few extra ideas or variations, check out the Vegan Chili recipe on BBC Good Food or this Vegetarian Bean Chili from Serious Eats. Both offer great flavor twists and tips on spice balance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cans 400g each mixed beans, drained
  • 1 can 400g diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
  2. Stir in the garlic, red and green bell peppers, and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender.
  3. Mix in tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Let it toast for a minute to bring out the flavor.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, mixed beans, and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring it to a gentle boil.
  5. Lower the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper before serving.

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Notes

  • If the chili thickens too much, add a splash of broth to loosen it up.
  • For a deeper taste, add a teaspoon of cocoa powder; it rounds out the spice beautifully.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day once the flavors have settled.